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TELEGRAMS.

T" DEL OSTASIATISCHER LLOYD " SERVICE)

CHINA SERVICE.

WHITE WOLF'S" RAVAGES.

GESHOWS DENOUNCE OFFICIALS FOR NEGLECİ,

PEEING, June 19th. The Board of Censors has denounced the Tutuhs of Shenai and Kansu and. the General Commanding the Seventh

Division on account of neglect in fighting White Wolf," who was thereby enabled to sack the city of Taochow and foreign missions.

A GENERAL'S ERRORS.

PERING, June 19th." -Ln-Chien Chang, leader of the campaign "White Wolf, has been deprived against of his rank as General, but the President leaves him the command until further notice in order to give him an opportunity of making good his errors.

GREAT CAPTURE OF BOMBS AND ARMS.

-PERING, June 19th.

The Tutuh of Human reports the dis- covery of a secret society, which has made common cruge with White Wolf and with suppressed societies. Several of the

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THE " BUELOW WASHORE.

BERLIN, June 19th The N.D.L. Buelow, returning from East Asia, touched ground during a donse feg, at a distance of 33 miles from The Needles, Isle of Wight.

THE COLLISION AF SPITHEAD.

BELIN, June 18th. The passengers of the Katser Wilhelm have been taken on to New York by the Imperator.

LONDON, June 18th. The collision of the Lloyd stemmer Kaiser Wilhelm 11., and the Liverpool steamer Ingemore happened in a dense for between Southampton and Cherbourg, Both vessels were severly damaged and put back to Southampton under their own steam. The user. Film had on board 1.040 souls. There was to panic and the Grew maintained excellent discipline.

THE ALLEGED NEW BOXER:

·MOVEMENT IN CHINA......

BELLIN, June 18th..

The Chinese Minister to Berlin publishes a statement in the Pross leaders were taken and a great quantity denying the rumours of the revival of the

of bombs and arms were discovered.

A HISTORY OF CHINA UNDER THE MANCHUS

PRKING, June 19th. It is announced that the record office for the compilation of the history of China under the Manchu dynasty will be opened on the let July, under the Chair- manship of Chao Erh Haung. · Man- churian and Chinese historiographers will be employed and it is expected that the work will be completed this year. The Government has allotted the sum of

$1,000,000, but it is feared by the Young Chinese Party that an impartial account of the Revolution will not be given, especially not of Yuan Shih-kai's acquisi- tion of full power, which will not be represented as having been conferred b

by the revolutionary party after

after their victory, but as having been granted to him by the Emperor...

LOCAL BELF GOVERNMENT.

PEKING, June 1

Toth. A script by the President advises the district officials or Tao Ying to sedd precise reports to the Minister of the Interior of the social situation in their

districis, as preparatory to the re-intro- duction of the self administration thereof; also to prepare estimates.

THE PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY!:

PEKING, June 15th. Another Presidential rescript arranges for

the yearly celebration of the President's birthday, which will take place on the twentieth day of the eight mdon according to the Chinese calendar or September 16th

EUROPEAN SERVICE..

Boxer Society, the denial being based on 22 report from the Foreign Office at Peking Kingsu, Horan and Shantung are perfectly quiet.

THE “ KOMAGATA MARU RETURNING WITH HER PASSENGERS TO ASIAL

LONDON, June 18th.

The owners of the str, Komagata Maru have arranged for the return of the vessel to Japan. The Indian passengers, who intended to force the permission for their entry into Canada, area exasperated and the Japanese crew are anxious. It is expected that two Japanese cruisers will Brrive at Vancouver and they are likely to convoy the Komagalo Maru on her

return voyage,

BRITISH GOVERNMENT'S OIL

FOLICY CONDEMNED.

LONDON, June 18th.

The Conservative Press, especially the Times, condemn the Government's pur chase of the Persian oil wells, because it tends to imperil the relations with Russia and the British position in the

· Persian Gulf.:

THE SIEGE OF DURAZZO.

BERLIN, June 18th. The advancing Miridites were enticed by the rebels into a mamp and wiped The town of Durazzo was there upon again attacked and Admiral Moret defends the centre of the town.

The renewed attack of Durazzo has been repelled and no rebel managed to enter

out.

the town

The Austrian Press is ill-humoured on account of Italian intrigues against Admiral Moret, but the Italian official Press declares itself in favour of Moret.

H.M. the Emperor Franz Josef has condoled with Queen Wilhelmina on the loss of the brave Colonel Thomsen at Durazzo. The steamer Noordbrabant has Turkey's reply has been handed to left to convey his remins to Holland.

TURKEY AND GREECE:

INVESTIGATION INTO THR CONCESSIONS.

BERLIN, June Luth.

Greece, The Porte requests the Powers |___

to send delegates to Macedonia and Asia

Minor for the investigation of the con- bessions made. Germany has already

ignited her willingness.

LONG-DISTANCE WIRELESS

COMMUNICATIONS.

BERLIN, June 18th.

The Telefunken wireless stations of

The Turks have laid mines in the Gulf Nauen, near Berlin, Togo, and South of Smyrna.

West Africa bavo established communica

WAL FIVER ABATING AT ATHEN ST The warlike spirit at Athens is abating in consequence of the warning received from Roumania.

POWERS DECLINE,YO BELL WARSHIPS. Argentina and the United States have both declined to sell warships to either Turkey or Greece

TURKISH MEASUTES TO PROTECT GREEKS.

tion.

The Russian Radiotelegraphic Station on the island of Waigatch in the Arctic Sea has been opened

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 20гm, 1012.

Frivolity Freer has secured the patronage of H.E. the Governor, General Kelly, and the Commodore, for his per- formation at the Theatre Royal on the 27th inst. Frecar has, guaranteed fo Inaka Hongkong - audiences ·· laugh· Es heartily as the Sultan laughed at him. investigation of the measures taken by of course to laugh these days means Talaat Bey for the protection of the discomfort, but one of Freear's happy Greeks,

The Porte has invited the Powers to send Control Commissioners for the

RESIGNATION OF AN ADMIRAL.

BERLIN, June 184in. Admiral Herringen has resigned.

frivolitus will be to provide fans to each member of the audience. This is Freear's third visit to Hongkong, and a good house should greet him on this occasion. Booking is at foutjies.

APPALLING FLOODS IN THE HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. MOTOR LIGHTERS FOR SOUTH SEA

WEST RIVER.

UNPRECEDENTED DEVASTATION

GREAT LOSE OF LITE AND PROPERTY.

Messrs Vernon Smyth in their weekly share report dated 19th June state:

to

ISLANDS.

The motivo power consists of a 48. hp. Drott" crude oil motor engine having a bronze propeller with reversible. blades

Leary W. S. Bailey & Co., Ltd., have Since our last report the local market completed, to the order of Messre. F lus again ruled very dull, but prices Blackhead & Co., a motor-driven lighter The whole of the extensive region of generally have remained steady, and in for service in the South Sea Islands, the West River has been submerged this a few instances advances have taken The vessel is 30 feet over all by 12 feet place. Langkats have again been a beam, with deck cabin, bunks and weck by unprecedented floods due to heavy rains in the interior. Not for a fluctuating market, and during the week drawers, etc., and with cargo hold hundred years, at least, has the river risen declined to Th. 44, at which price buyers forward Mant, derrick and winch to so high at Wuchow as it is at the present came forward, and have now strengthened lift one ton are fitted for reade handling

48) for cash, with a good demand, of cargo.magi Tls 4 time. Between Sunday and Thursday the water at that point rose over seventy The London market for "Oile" has leet, and it is to be feared that it has remained steady and no change of any risen still higher since. All telegraph appreciable extent has to be reported in communication is interrupted and the the "Rubber" or "Tin market. Fine latest news from that region is such as Bard Para is now quoted at 2/93 per lb, ntation Sheet at 2/44 per b. and Plantation came down by steamer yesterday.

The whole town of Wuchow is sub The open market rate of discount is again merged, and north and south, east and easier at 40 per cent, but the Bank of west of that point, there is the same England rate remains unchanged at 3 Messrs. Bailey & Co. are completing story to tell of other towns. Scarcely per cent Bar Silver is quoted at 251d. two diler teak motor boats of 42 feet anything but a few roofs are to be seen

for ready, and 25 15/16 for forward. and 50 feet and two steel motor honts "of The loss of life throughout the Delta Sterling TT at 1/10, Shanghai T.T. 456 feet and 70 feet, besides a steel cargo

741, and Singapore TT. at 81. Consols must be very large, and the damage according to our latest advices stand, at steamer for the Manila passenger and

Iambor trade, done to property cannot be estimated at 73

less than ten million dollars

The rice crop which a week ago was reported to be an average crop, has been completely ruined.

Wuchow, which is at the junction of five rivers, experienced the rush of waters from the Fu River first, then from the Liu River, and now the swollen waters of the West River, north of that city, are coming down. At Nanning on the 10th inst, the river had risen ten feet. All along the littoral of these rivers, extend ing for miles into the interior of province, the devastation must enormous for the water runs in these swollen rivers like a mill race.

BANKS-Hongkong and Shanghais close with buyers at 8815, and are advised from London as having sellers at £84.5/

MARINE INSURANCES-Unions are in demand at 2775, with no shares on offer, and Cantons are wanted at $310, without a nominal quotation of Tls. 140, and leading to business. North Chinas have

Yangtszes of $104 at exchange 73

On trial the vessel proyed-entirely };

with the motor, which ran perfectly and satisfactory, no trouble being experienced

gave a speed upon the measured mile

of 8 knots at 400 revolutions per minuto,

This vessel is one of the largest built by Messrs. Bailey & Co and will carry 1,000 tons of lumber. First-class accom- modation is provided for passengers in saloon on after deck, leaving the forward cargo. Four powerful steam winches of part of the vessel clear for working

noiseless type are provided with masts and derricks. The hold is designed clear of pillars or other obstructions.

The engines are triple expansion of

FIRE INSURANCES-China Fires are now wanted at the improved rate of it, but no shares are on offer, and Hongkong Fires have a buying quotation of 387; but no business has to be reported.

SHIPPING China and Manilas have 750 horse-power working at 180 lbs.

wanted at $30, but no sellers are in A1 class been placed at 88, and Douglases are pressure and the vessel is to Lloyds teovidence Steamboats have buyers at

the

HONGKONG FOOTBALL LEAGUE,

"ANNUAL. MESTING.

The annual meeting of the Hongkong Association Football League was held at

the Victoria Recreation Cluty last even ing, Mr. F. W. Enger presiding (in the absence of Mr. H RB. Hancock, President) over a dimppulating atten- dance

$201, but no shares are obtainable at the rate. Indos are on offer at $64, and Star Ferries at 645, with no transactions to be reported. Shell Transports have local buyers at 103/9, and are advised from London as having a middle quotation of 104/8

REFINERIES-China Sugars remain a quiet market, and close with a nominal quotation of $79. Luzons are still on offer at 828, with no business to report.

MINING.Kailans are wanted at 37/6, and have a London middle quotation of 33/18. Tronohs close with a nominal quotation of 28/9, and Raubs are on offer at 83, without leading to business

Oils, Ural Caapians have buyers at 46/0 Mexican Eagles are quoted at 39/6, British Burmahs at 4/6, Maikops ab 10/73 all middle prices.

PROGRESS OF EDUCATION IN HONGKONG.

In the course of his report, which was

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Chatteuraanpaket Oliemanépold everywhere. U KOM ploof with 32-p. tiuok free from weezert dmpati Rabery, 27. Carterbenise M., Landon: R. Towan & Co., Nydney, NS.W; Lenjan, Ltd, Cape Town; Miller. Marlean & Co., Calcutta, and Bombay. Pur- Ter Drum & Chota, Corp., sole propa., Boston, U.8.A. @7′′]*chdefaced men slave in comfort, with Cit- airs No Raving Stick.. Liberal sample free. She

CHS. J. GAUPP & CO.,

laid on the table at the meeting of the Legislative Council on Thursday, the Director of Education stated that after deducting the school fees received, the WATCHMAKERS total nett expenditure, on education was

AND

JEWELLERS.

195,916 (8170,165 in 1919). This is the largest amount by early 820,000 spent in any year on education in the Colony. The increase is mainly in connection with the Education Ordinance School and Technical Institute fees amounting to $73,249 were collected (889, 196 in 1612). SURVEYING AND NAUTICAL

INSTRUMENTS.

The report and statement of accounts,

DOCKS WHARVER AND GODOWNS.-Hong presented by the Hon. Secretary and Treasurer (Mr. A. S. Ellis) stated that kong and Whampoa Docks have been the balance at working account showed a medium of business at 303, and now closes in addition 53,739 in school fees were credit of 35.79, after allowing for cost with buyers at 6, with no shares on remitical to free scholars, this amount offer. Kowloon Wharves are inquired for

is also a “record," The percentage of of medats, advertising, printing, etc. at $82), but no shares are on offer at the This figure was arrived at through rate. Shanghai Docks close with a nomi revenue to the total expenditure of the

nal quotation of Tls. 59, and Hongkow Colony is still very low, 2:40. The ZEISS PRISM BINOCULARS. advance made by the Hon. Secretary of wharves are wanted at The 90 increase in cost at Queen's College and $84.21 in order to pay the referees fees LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS Hong the decrease at the British Schouls were totheo kong Hutels remain in request at $125 noteworthy The net cost to the Govern and other expenses, due to the non win no shares on offer, and Hongkong ment of the British Schools at Kowloon payment of fees by certain teams amount Lands have bayers at 8113, with no busi and Victorin was $10,000.35, and that of ing to $80. On account of this the Honness to report. Humphreys Estates have Queen's College $2,591.31 Secretary and Treasurer had been unable buyers at 87 Kowloon Lands are quicttion Ordinance to

been placed at 87, and now close with.

COTTON MILLS.

to close the accounts and call the at 341, and West Points are in demand annual meeting, which evoked certain at 979, comments in the local papers, and in order to bring the matter to an end he had advanced the money out of his own pocket. After a good season the D.CL.I won

the 1st Division, and the 89 Coy. R.G.A.

won the 2nd Division.

with a buy ing rate of Tis. 127, and Shanghai Cottons are wanted at Tls 130 Lsou Kung Mows have been placed at Ta 83 and are now wanted at Tls 80 with no shares on offer, Kung Mike, to end for at Tls. 11 and Internationals Soy Chues close with a nominal quotation of The Chairman remarked that the Tle 17 and Tle. 10 respectively, Hong amount due by the League to the Honkong Cottons are inquired for at $7.

MISCELLANEOUS,China. Lights are Secretary was 884.21, and that was not satisfactory, either from the point of wanted at 41: Hongkong Electrics at Sap, Higkong Rones at 824, Peak Trams view of football generally or from the old) at set and Watsons at $7.10. China Hon. Secretary's point of view, and when Providents are on offer at $8 Dairy they found it was due from the teams in Farins at $39, Green Islands at 36, Penk the Leagre it was worse than ever. The Trams (new) at. 90 cents, Steam Laun present condition was solely due to dries at 85 and Union Waterbents at $19. various Clubs not paying referees' and The following close with a nominal quota-

tion, viz.China Bornens 8113, Bong entrance fees.

kong Ices 8200, Hongkong Trams / and Powells $81.5

The report and balance-sheet were passed,

The President (Mr. H. R. B. Hancock) was re-elected, on the motion of the Chairman.

Mr. Ellie intimated that he wished to be relieved of his duties as Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. The question of a successor end of a Secretary for the Second Division of the League was left to another meeting, to be held in a month's time.

Mr. Ellis was appointed Vice-President of the League

Only three Clubs being represented at the meeting, it was decided that the two remaining Ulubs in the First Division not represented should be asked to nominate ember Sergt. Wilson (R.G.A.) Mr. Moran (H.M.B. Tamar), and Mr. Eager were appointed to the other vacancies.

On the motion of the Chairman, it was decided to record on the minutes the League's appreciation of the services rendered by Mr. A. 8. Ellis during his tenure of office as Hon. Secretary, and Treasurer

The meeting was then adjourned.

LONDON SHARE QUOTATIONS, Masara. Vernon & Smyth's wire quota tions from London yesterday were & follows

29/0

£845/-sellers.

Tronoh Mines.. British Burman Petroleums 4/6 Ural Caspian Oil Hongkong and Shanghai

Banks United Serdang

8/ Mexican Engle---** Rubber Flant. Inv. Trust, 107, Maikop Premier Oil Scate 10/7/6/ Shell Bearer") Indo-China (Combined) Chinese Engineering 38/15 Hongkong Electric Trams, " 8/6 ex div. Venture Trust, Ltd.

2/04 Fins Hard Para.....

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SUN GLASSES.

Referring to the passing of the Educa

provide for the SILVER AND PRINCE'S PLATE. registration and supervision of certain schools the report stated: “The principle of State registration of schools has been much discussed at home lately; but I am not aware that it has received the sanction of the legislature in any part of the Empire other than Hongkong.

sounds the cublic at till grounds: The are entitled to protection so far as a Government can give it If mines and factories cannot be left without supervision, neither can schools" (Bishop Welldon). And as the State endeavours to prevent the public from being defrauded in respect of other commodities, so also it should do where education is sold, it being aware the value of which it is difficult to assess at a glance. There is the further argument that State expendi ture on education cannot be used to the best advantage unless the extent of that private educational effort is known, which it professes to supplement. With- out compulsory registration this know- lodga is unattainable? The average attendance at the Kowloon School was 02 (57 in 1912), the increase being due mainly to the abolition of the age limit. for boy's The Director, in reference to this school, also remarked: The senior boys are taken by the leadioaster in a matshed which struck me as rather chilly

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The work at the Victoria British School was on the whole, satisfactory, and a school was opened at the Penk at the hegianing of January, p

Referring to Queen's College the report says: Queen's College has of late years felt the competition of three new schools for Chinese, the effect of whicfi has been to reduce the numbers, This

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result, though not particularly lameni FALCON!

ablo in itself, has led to the retention and promotion of boys who are unfit for their nosition in the school; and this in tura has led to a great loss of efficiency. This tendency is now being resisted, a process which may lead at first to some further reduction in numbers, but which will add enormously to the true value of the College and ultimately should increase the attendance. In my report for 1912. I wrote that the primitive organisation of the

College still required much development. This work of re-organis tion has proceeded steadily through the veer. In the first placinenirs showed that the Lower and Remove Cineser whic work at the same syllabus at the District Avernze e standard →→ The fault was dite mainly to a too lenient system of probio tion which has for years been the bang of the College. The Vernacular entrance examination and the system of mass pattu promotions in the English and Vernacular Classes having become ton- siderably relaxed, the rigour of the rules has now been restored.

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